IT Support Engineer

Description:

Salary: R30,000 R50,000 per month (depending on experience)
Experience Required: 36 years
Working Hours: UK working hours
Contract: 6-month probation/initial engagement, transitioning to permanent (performance dependent)
Location: Remote (Cape Town-based)

Role Overview

Were hiring an experienced IT Support Engineer to join a fast-paced Service Desk team supporting an international client base. Youll deliver remote support, troubleshooting, installations, and proactive maintenance across modern workplace environments. This is a client-facing role requiring excellent communication, ownership, and strong technical problem-solving ability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide remote IT support to clients across a global environment

• Resolve day-to-day technical issues and handle escalations when required

• Set up and configure IT services and solutions

• Monitor network and service performance, ensuring uptime and stability

• Manage customer environments using centralised management tools

• Support connectivity, telecoms, and WiFi troubleshooting/configuration

• Deliver a consistently high level of customer service and engagement

• Provide clear updates, technical recommendations, and progress reporting

• Maintain accurate ticket notes, time entries, and documentation

• Support internal systems and assist with wider technical tasks as needed.

  Essential Technical Skills

  • Strong experience with Windows environments, including:

    • Windows 10/11 support

    • Active Directory & Group Policy

    • Microsoft Teams

    • Microsoft 365 configuration, administration, and migration experience

    • Desktop support across Windows and MacOS

    • Experience deploying critical/security updates during scheduled maintenance windows using centralised automated tools

    • Experience managing centralised anti-malware platforms

    • Strong networking fundamentals, including wireless networking.

      Desirable / Advantageous Skills

      • Firewall and WAN security exposure

      • Cloud support exposure (Azure / AWS)

      • Web security filtering tools

      • Email security/content filtering tools (e.g., Mimecast)

      • Experience with RMM tools

      • Industry certifications such as Microsoft / Cisco CCNA (or similar)

        Required Soft Skills & Attributes

        • Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding ability

        • Excellent spoken and written English (must be grammatically strong)<